Star Wars: The Force Awakens The Visual Dictionary

Explore the characters, Droids™, aliens, and creatures of the latest chapter in the Star Wars™ saga in this definitive guide to Star Wars: The Force Awakens™.

Written by Lucasfilm insider Pablo Hidalgo, Star Wars: The Force Awakens The Visual Dictionary offers an inside look into the film; and pop culture website i09 says the book "gives fascinating insight into the world behind the movie."

Named a Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) Quick Pick for Reluctant Young Adult Readers, the book's beautiful photography and authoritative text will also appeal to adult fans.

Learn the names and explanations behind all the details of costumes, weapons, and accessories and discover the dark origins of Kylo Ren. Including three exclusive, specially-commissioned cutaway models produced by Industrial Light & Magic model maker John Goodson, Star Wars: The Force Awakens The Visual Dictionary is the perfect addition to any fan's bookshelf.

© & TM 2016 LUCASFILM LTD. Used Under Authorization.
Author Pablo Hidalgo is a creative executive within the Lucasfilm Story Group, a resident Star Wars™ authority who helps ensure consistency across a wide array of Star Warsprojects. He has written several DK titles including most recently the bestselling Star Wars: The Force Awakens™ The Visual Dictionary. He lives with his wife in San Francisco, California. View titles by Pablo Hidalgo
  • SELECTION
    American Library Association's YALSA Reluctant Reader Award

"[The Force Awakens Visual Dictionary] gives some fascinating insight into the world behind the movie…" — io9.com

"Virtually every aspect of [The Force Awakens Visual Dictionary] is broken down into manageable bits. The book beautifully 'grounds the fantasy' and makes sense of even its most alien concepts." — StarWars.com

"[The] art is outstanding…" — GeekDad

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Explore the characters, Droids™, aliens, and creatures of the latest chapter in the Star Wars™ saga in this definitive guide to Star Wars: The Force Awakens™.

Written by Lucasfilm insider Pablo Hidalgo, Star Wars: The Force Awakens The Visual Dictionary offers an inside look into the film; and pop culture website i09 says the book "gives fascinating insight into the world behind the movie."

Named a Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) Quick Pick for Reluctant Young Adult Readers, the book's beautiful photography and authoritative text will also appeal to adult fans.

Learn the names and explanations behind all the details of costumes, weapons, and accessories and discover the dark origins of Kylo Ren. Including three exclusive, specially-commissioned cutaway models produced by Industrial Light & Magic model maker John Goodson, Star Wars: The Force Awakens The Visual Dictionary is the perfect addition to any fan's bookshelf.

© & TM 2016 LUCASFILM LTD. Used Under Authorization.

Author

Author Pablo Hidalgo is a creative executive within the Lucasfilm Story Group, a resident Star Wars™ authority who helps ensure consistency across a wide array of Star Warsprojects. He has written several DK titles including most recently the bestselling Star Wars: The Force Awakens™ The Visual Dictionary. He lives with his wife in San Francisco, California. View titles by Pablo Hidalgo

Awards

  • SELECTION
    American Library Association's YALSA Reluctant Reader Award

Praise

"[The Force Awakens Visual Dictionary] gives some fascinating insight into the world behind the movie…" — io9.com

"Virtually every aspect of [The Force Awakens Visual Dictionary] is broken down into manageable bits. The book beautifully 'grounds the fantasy' and makes sense of even its most alien concepts." — StarWars.com

"[The] art is outstanding…" — GeekDad

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